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April 15, 2019

New study is the first to identify an expanded section of DNA as the cause of a rare genetic metabolic disorder
A new study from BC Children’s Hospital, the University of British Columbia (UBC) and an international team of researchers published in the New England Journal of Medicine is the first to identify a rarely-seen type of DNA mutation as the cause of an inherited metabolic disorder.
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April 15, 2019

Redefining ‘lazy eye’ and investigating its effects on reading ability
Amblyopia, or lazy eye, affects about 100,000 Canadian children, but recent research suggests its definition may need to be updated.
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April 5, 2019

New research pinpoints why preterm babies are so vulnerable to infections
When babies are born weeks – or even months – before their due date, they often face serious health challenges that are compounded by their immature immune systems and the risk of life-threatening infections.

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New study is the first to identify an expanded section of DNA as the cause of a rare genetic metabolic disorder

Redefining ‘lazy eye’ and investigating its effects on reading ability

New research pinpoints why preterm babies are so vulnerable to infections

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